The Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik, who raised the topic of constitutional revision, explained that consensus had been reached with the leadership of various political parties, suggesting that discussions on the matter could accelerate. However, immediate opposition arose from pro-Myeong factions.
Senior council member Lee Eon-joo and others stated, “Now is the time to root out insurrectionist forces,” and Policy Committee Chair Jin Sung-joon dismissed the discussion, saying, “It’s hard to agree that constitutional revision is the top priority right now.”
Jeong Cheong-rae, chair of the Judiciary Committee, criticized by saying, “Stop playing the role of the National Assembly Speaker when it’s not appropriate for the time, place, or situation.” Lawmaker Yang Moon-seok also strongly criticized, saying, “Give the constitutional revision to the dogs.”
On the other hand, the pro-neutral factions collectively expressed their support. Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo proposed, “Let’s first amend the Constitution within a range that both the ruling and opposition parties can agree on during the early presidential election process,” while Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon’s side emphasized, “Presidential candidates should promise constitutional revision, and the next president should reduce their term through determination and sacrifice.”
Today, Representative Kim Du-kwan, who announced his candidacy, also pledged to open the door for constitutional revision. He stated, “I have decided to run as a ‘Constitutional Amendment President.’ If it is necessary to ‘shorten the term by two years’ for the 7th Republic, I will gladly accept it. For Korea’s great transformation and national reform, we need a constitutional revision for a four-year semi-presidential system.”
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